Hand Therapist 1

University of Rochester•Town of Henrietta, NY

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to upper extremity disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical/occupational therapy procedures, following physician’s orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Evaluates the patients’ functional upper extremity abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others. Plans a program of patient treatment related to upper extremity diagnoses, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc. working from physician’s order. Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques. Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge. Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices. Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment. Determines types and frequencies of therapies. Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies. Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician. Maintains required patient and department records. Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy required
Completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Basic foundational knowledge of Physical or Occupational Therapy Practice required
Licensed in New York State required

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred

Responsibilities

Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to upper extremity disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical/occupational therapy procedures, following physician’s orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute.
Evaluates the patients’ functional upper extremity abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
Plans a program of patient treatment related to upper extremity diagnoses, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc. working from physician’s order.
Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques.
Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge.
Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices.
Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
Determines types and frequencies of therapies.
Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies.
Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician.
Maintains required patient and department records.
Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
Other duties as assigned